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"Humans are a curious species: We have a need not only to
do, but to
explain what we are doing—to each other and above all to ourselves. Movements
begin with practice, but as they evolve, they need
theory in order to
maintain the coherence needed to change the world. Providing this is the role
of what Joel Mokyr calls the “cultural entrepreneur,” whose function is
“formulating a coherent doctrine that the followers can all accept as the
consensus central message.”
The progress movement needs such a doctrine, and it has long been my intention
to offer one. Years ago I thought that I would write a comprehensive history
first, as the empirical foundation for philosophy. But the need for the
doctrine has become too pressing, and I’ve decided that it cannot wait.
I am now writing a book laying out my philosophy of progress:
The
Techno-Humanist Manifesto. And you’ll be able to read it here, one essay at a
time.
“Techno-humanism” is what I am calling that philosophy, a worldview founded on
humanism and agency. It is the view that science, technology, and industry are
good—not in themselves, but because they ultimately promote human well-being
and flourishing. In short, it is the view that material progress leads to human
progress."
Via
What Could Go Right?: The Ever-Evolving Olympics
https://theprogressnetwork.org/paris-2024-olympics/
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
